All New Honda HR-V Set to WOW +VIDEO
The all-new Honda HR-V will be one of the most efficient cars in its class and boast an unmatched combination of sought-after attributes when it arrives in showrooms across the UK this summer. ... Continue reading
Toyota's Mirai is Fueled By Bullsh*t +VIDEO
TORRANCE, CA - April 23, 2015: Toyota has tapped award-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock to show how calling hydrogen fuel cell vehicles âbullsh*tâ isnât far from the truth. âFueled by Bullsh*tâ is the first online video in a multi-part âFueled by Everythingâ series aimed ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motors Shares the Limelight with Phantom Customers
British engineering ingenuity and artistic creativity have proven to be the inspiration behind the naming and creation of the latest Bespoke Phantom Collection to emerge from the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England.</p> <p>The Rolls-Royce Phantom Limelight Collection has been conceived for that select group of peo ... Continue reading
Ford ran circles around the old Hot Wheels</span><sup style="line-height: 1.5em;">®</sup><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> record loop as part of this yearâs Take Your Child to Work Day. When the effort was complete, Ford had made a world record attempt with a Hot Wheels car track loop that exceeded 12 feet ta ... Continue reading
>Subaru of America, Inc. has announced the 2016 WRX and WRX STI models, featuring new available safety technology, including Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. In addition, new STARLINK™ touch screen infotainment systems offer a significantly enhanced user experience in all mod ... Continue reading
Consumer Preference for Collision Protection Technologies Paves the Way for Autonomous Driving
Three of the top five technologies consumers most prefer in their next vehicle are related to collision protection, according to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Tech Choice Study<sup>SM</sup> released today.  </p> <p itemprop="articleBody">Technologies that reduce the overall burden of driving and enhance the safety of t ... Continue reading
Animated Infographic Shows Risks of Using Infotainment Dashboards While Driving
Eighty percent of U.S. drivers believe hands-free devices must be safe if built into their vehicles, according to the National Safety Council. That is just not true. More than 30 studies show that using hands-free provides drivers no safety benefit because your mind is distracted from the task of driving. The stick shi ... Continue reading
Honda Donates New Odyssey to Ronald McDonald House of Greater Washington D.C.
Donation a part of the National Hockey League's 'Biggest Assist Happens Off the Ice' Program TORRANCE, CA -- April 23, 2015: Hoping to make a difference in the lives of families with medical needs, Honda today announced the donation of a new 2015 Honda Odyssey minivan to the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater ... Continue reading
Scania: Increased Focus on Road Safety in the 6th Biennial Young European Truck Driver Final
Tomorrow (Friday, 24 April), 26 of Europeâs best young truck drivers will begin their battle to win Scaniaâs Young European Truck Driver (YETD) competition 2015 at Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) in Södertälje, Sweden. The winner will be announced on Saturday after an exciting head-to-head precision drivin ... Continue reading
GM Reports Solid First Quarter Operating Performance
General Motors Co. today announced first quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $0.9 billion, or $0.56 per diluted share. The current quarter included a net loss from special items of $0.5 billion, or $(0.30) per diluted share. ... Continue reading
Toyota Mirai Fueled by Bullsh*t
Toyota Taps Morgan Spurlock to Direct First Video in âFueled by Everythingâ Series Sometimes reality stinks. Toyota has tapped award-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock to show how calling hydrogen fuel cell vehicles âbullsh*tâ isnât far from the truth. âFueled by Bullsh*tâ ... Continue reading
Volvo Localizes Balancer Shaft Supply in China with Jebsen Automotive Technik
Swedish carmaker Volvo Car Corporation and Mitec-Jebsen Automotive Systems (Dalian) have entered into a partnership to support the manufacture of the balance shaft for Volvo's new GEA3 engine and the production will be started in 2016. Mitec-Jebsen, a joint venture of Jebsen Automotive Technik (JAT) and MITEC Automotiv ... Continue reading
EDC loans Volkswagen Group EUR 400 M for the Expansion of its North American Operations
Export Development Canada (EDC) today announced financing of EUR 400 million to Germany-based Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen). The corporate financing is focused upon Volkswagen's expansion of their operations in the Southern United States (U.S.) and Mexico. The financing is designed to create opportunities for qualified ... Continue reading
New information disclosed on innovative powertrain, body and manufacturing technologies further solidifies the NSX's position as a world-class supercar - NSX legacy of innovative, lightweight body design for high performance is advanced with world's first automotive application of ablation casting - Total airflow manag ... Continue reading
New Mass Benchmarking Method Helps OEMs Set Better Vehicle Weight Targets
DETROIT -- April 23, 2015: A new benchmarking method, presented today at the Society of Automotive Engineers International World Congress and Exhibition, provides automakers with a more comprehensive means to compare vehicle subsystem weights for better mass reduction target setting. The methodology uses statistical re ... Continue reading
Driving Dynamics Vastly Influence Car Purchase Decisions in Europe
Consumers gravitate towards vehicles with speed-sensitive steering and traction LONDON -- April 23, 2015: Driving dynamics play a huge role in the purchasing decisions of vehicle owners in Europe. While safety and reliability are top priorities, driving dynamics-related capabilities such as manoeuvrability and ride qua ... Continue reading
Eight Michelin Plants In The U.S. Recognized For Workplace Safety
Tire industry association gives Michelin multiple awards for excellence and improvement GREENVILLE, S.C., April 23, 2015 -- At its annual meeting today, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) presented eight of its 20 safety awards this year to U.S. Michelin manufacturing plants. Two Michelin production facilities ... Continue reading
FCA US Belvidere Assembly Receives Highest Environmental Award
LEED Gold certification awarded to new body shop at the Company's Illinois assembly plant Certification recognizes achievements in five areas including water and energy Energy savings equivalent to amount used in nearly 1,900 homes per year Award demonstrates FCA US dedication to the environment and surrounding communi ... Continue reading
Inside the Mind of the 'Shade Tree' Mechanic
Hankook Tire Gauge Index reveals how confident Americans are regarding car maintenance WAYNE, N.J., April 23, 2015 -- For many drivers, the harsh winter really took its toll on their beloved vehicles. Now with spring and National Car Care Month in full swing, Hankook Tire polled Americans to see how confident they are ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2015 Nissan Murano Review
Heels on Wheels: 2015 Nissan Murano Review ... Continue reading
2015 Toyota Corolla Review By Larry Nutson
2015 Toyota Corolla Good value and versatile By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0461) The compact segment is growing in leaps and bounds. Some forecasts say it will grow by 25%. Todayâs buyers of compact cars are affluent and successful, and many are downsizing their househol ... Continue reading
Magna's PureView Window Wins 2015 PACE Award
Innovative pickup truck slider provides clean, elegant appearance with reduced manufacturing complexity AURORA, ON -- April 22, 2015: Magna International Inc. has been selected as a 2015 Automotive News PACE Award winner for its PureView⢠seamless sliding window. "On behalf of Magna Closures and our product develo ... Continue reading
Pango: MainStreet Beta Program Launches in 15 US Cities
New app helps consumers park more quickly and save money downtown NEW YORK -- April 22, 2015: Pango Mobile Parking today announced the launch of the Pango: MainStreet beta program across 15 major US cities. The new program, rapidly expanding to more cities across the US, brings new customers to downtown businesses by c ... Continue reading
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